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Early Childhood Development Funding & HDS Bridge Support
Summary
First Five San Diego faced a budget shortfall due to declining tobacco tax revenues. The board approved $4.3 million in bridge funding to prevent service cuts for over 10,000 children relying on Healthy Development Services.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$4.3 million from the Tobacco Securitization Fund.
✅Who benefits
Children prenatal through age five and their families receiving developmental and behavioral therapies.
⚠️Who could be affected
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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